A mother and her adult son from Bratsk were observed at a riverfront facility, the Irkutsk regional prosecutor’s office reported. The proceedings centered on charges of illegal drug distribution and attempted illegal drug distribution, and the Padunsky District Court presided over the case. The defendants, a 59-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son, were found guilty after the evidence was reviewed and the court heard the testimonies and testimonies from investigators.
During November and December of 2020, relatives previously convicted of narcotics offenses were involved in the illicit sale of a heroin-containing substance in the city. Investigators established that the same family group participated in three separate criminal cases within that period, demonstrating a troubling pattern of activity that the authorities pursued with diligence.
Following the arrests, both defendants were detained and placed into custody. Investigators also located and seized packages containing controlled substances at their residence, collectively weighing around 60 grams, and these items were confiscated as part of the formal proceedings.
Considering the public prosecutor’s recommendation and the court’s assessment of the evidence, the judge imposed a 13-year term for the mother in a general regime penal colony and a 14-year term for the son in a strict regime penal colony. The sentence reflected the seriousness of the offenses and the broader impact on the community, underscoring the legal system’s commitment to addressing narcotics crime through proportionate penalties.
In a separate but related line of reporting, a former resident of Paraguay was noted in connection with an incident involving the exploitation of a child for drugs. The account states that the individual surrendered her 3-year-old daughter to her partner in exchange for a bag of drugs, a troubling act that highlights the dangerous intersections of drug trafficking and child endangerment. The case illustrates the range of criminal activity connected to drug networks and the ongoing law enforcement focus on protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation.